Congress
recessed last week without reaching a deal on sequestration or taking action to
extend the Medicare therapy cap exceptions process and avoid cuts to the
sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula. The Senate resumed legislative business
this week. Yesterday, House Speaker John Boehner issued notice that the House
will return on Sunday, in hopes that legislators can reach a deal on the fiscal
cliff before December 31. However, at this time it is uncertain whether a
fiscal cliff deal will be voted on by the deadline. Thus far, congressional
negotiators have indicated that an SGR "fix" and a provision to
extend the cap exceptions process would be carried in the larger fiscal cliff
package.

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Thank you for the information.

Posted by Heidi Harris -> ?IQZDF
on 12/29/2012 1:11 PM

I was hoping for an update this AM that reflects the details of the legislation that did pass. The most recent thing I could find is a List serve update from 1/1/13 that includes language from the Senate Bill but I'm looking for an update about what actually passed in the House. Thank you.

Posted by Jeremy
on 1/2/2013 8:10 AM

January 2 updates are coming soon. Stay tuned to News Now and this page for changes:
http://www.apta.org/Payment/Medicare/2013/Changes/